REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES– FIRMS SELECTION) (e-Procurement) Government of Kerala, Irrigation Design & Research Board, Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695033, India India National Hydrology Project Grant No.: GO No X-92021/1/2016-NHP/1118-1258 dated 23.06.2016 of Ministry for Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India Assignment Title: Hiring of Consultancy Services for preparation of bankable report for Rejuvenation of Meenachil, Periyar, Bharathapuzha, Kallayi & Valapattanam Rivers and Sasthamkotta, Ashtamudi & Vembanad Lakes through cleaning and removal of wastes Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): will be uploaded as addendum on approval of procurement plan. 1. This Invitation for Bid follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business on 21/09/2016. 2. The Government of India has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the National Hydrology Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. 3. The objective of the Consultancy Services is to prepare a bankable report in an exhaustive manner which would become basis for implementing various measures for rejuvenation of Meenachil, Periyar, Bharathapuzha, Kallayi & Valapattanam Rivers and Sasthamkotta, Ashtamudi & Vembanad Lakes through cleaning and removal of wastes. The scope of consultancy includes various activities such as identification of pollutants namely domestic sewage, solid waste, industrial wastes, garbage etc and their sources, formulating measures for restoration of health of the water bodies and development of eco friendly and sustainable methods for solid and liquid waste management.. At present, the pollution levels of the water bodies are increasing owing to the human interventions. Lack of adequate scientific management of solid and liquid waste is resulting in degradation of water bodies. The project focuses on assessing the degraded status of the five rivers and lakes and propose activities for cleanup and devise preventive measures. The role of the consultant entails identification of pollutants namely domestic sewage, solid waste, industrial wastes, garbage etc. and their sources, formulating measures for restoration of health of the water bodies and development of eco-friendly and sustainable methods for solid and liquid waste management. The consulting services (“the Services”) include but not limited to: Preparation of a status report on environmental degradation of the Meenachil, Periyar, Bharathapuzha, Kallayi & Valapattanam rivers and Sasthamkotta, Ashtamudi & Vembanad lakes based on the pollution data and reports available from the studies already conducted by Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Centre for Water Resource Development and Management (CWRDM), Central/State Pollution Control Board, Purpose driven study conducted by Irrigation Department as part of Hydrology Project II, Centre for Environment and Development etc. A Summary of the reports on Water Quality studies conducted by these organizations is attached as Annexure No. II, Identifying the location, sources and causes of pollution to the water bodies under concern and development of implementable measures for prevention of point and non-point sources of pollution. Preparation of a detailed project report containing estimate report, preliminary design, preparation of plans, layouts and cost estimate as per the current Delhi Schedule of Rates with appropriate Cost Index for cleaning and removal all kinds of wastes from the water bodies. The broad Terms of Reference (ToR) is attached with this EoI as Annexure I., for reference only. The final TOR will be part of the Technical and Financial Proposal. The assignment is to be completed in a time frame of six (6) months 4. The Irrigation Design & Research Board, Kerala now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The short listing criteria are: i. The eligible consultants shall be a consultancy firm with 10 years of experience in at least any two of the following fields: 1. River conservation and restoration 2. Environmental sustainability 3. Sewage/waste water management/treatment 4. Solid waste management 5. Soil and water conservation projects ii. The firm should have an average annual turnover of Rs. 10 million in each of the last 3 consecutive Financial Years (FY 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18) from Consultancy Services (Audited financial statements should be provided by the bidder). In case of JV, the lead partner shall have minimum 70 % of the required turnover whereas the other partner shall have minimum 40% of the required turnover. iii. The firm shall have experience of providing Minimum Two similar completed consultancy services to Developing countries/Central Government/State Government/ Public Sector Undertakings each costing not less than Rs. 75 Lakhs. In case of the JV, the lead partner shall at least have completed one similar contract costing not less than Rs. 75 Lakhs (Documentary evidence indicating the value and acceptance/completion certification should be provided by the consultancy firms) iv. The consultancy firm should have the following key experts on their pay rolls for at least two years from the date of submission of EOI. (CVs of key experts as per the attached format in AnnexureII must be provided by the consultancy firms). The firm is bound to provide at least two key experts from the proposed key experts in their EoI in case the firm is shortlisted for providing technical and financial proposal. Whereas for the experts proposed to be substituted, the substitute shall be having either equal or better capabilities than the one whom he/she would be substituting. S.No Key Experts Specific Qualifications Experience 1 Team Leader/ Project Manager 15 years Bachelors Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with Masters’ Degree in Water Resources /Environmental Engineering) 2 Water Quality Expert 10 years Masters’ Degree in Water Resources / Environmental Engineering 3 Senior Hydrologist 10 years Masters’ Degree in Hydrology/ Water Resources 4 Solid Waste Management/Waste 10 years Masters’ Degree in Water Technology Expert Environmental Engineering For experience details of the key experts, TOR may be referred. v. The firm should not be blacklisted by any International/ Central Government/State Government/ Public Sector Undertakings. (Self-declaration should be provided by the bidder) vi. Understanding of the assignment and Proposed Plan for execution. 5. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers Jan 2011, modified July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 6. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Maximum partners in JV shall be restricted to two including the lead partner. 7. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the CQS (Selection based on Consultants’ Qualifications) method set out in the World Bank “Guidelines : Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by the World bank Borrowers- Jan 2011, modified July 2014. 8. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours: 10:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs This notice for Expression of Interest has also been posted on websites www.idrb.kerala.gov.in 9. Expression of Interest with all relevant information and documents must be uploaded on website etenders.kerala.gov.in “Hiring of Consultancy Services for Rejuvenation of Meenachil, Periyar, Bharathapuzha, Kallayi & Valapattanam Rivers and Sasthamkotta, Ashtamudi & Vembanad Lakes through cleaning and removal of wastes” by not later than …28 May, 2018 time 15.00hrs Server time. In the event, this last date being declared as holiday by the State Government, due date for submission of above EOI will be the next working day up till the same appointed time. The Expression of Interests received till the appointed time and date shall be opened same day at 15.30 hrs Server time. The electronic bidding system would not allow any late submission of REOIs after due date & time as per server time. Physical, Email, Telex, Cable or Facsimile submission of REOIs will be rejected as non-responsive. Sri K H Shamsudeen, Director, Office of the Chief Engineer, Investigation & Design, Irrigation Design & Research Board (IDRB), Vikas Bhavan, 3rd Floor, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695033, India Tel: Ph: +91-471-2784001 Fax: Ph: +91-471-2784002 E-mail: [email protected] Annexure to the ReOI : Annexure I - Terms of Reference(ToR) Annexure II – Format for Curriculum Vitae of key experts of the consulting organization. ANNEXURE-I CONSULTANCY FOR A BANKABLE REPORT FOR THE REJUVENATION OF MEENACHIL, PERIYAR, BHARATHAPUZHA, KALLAYI & VALAPATTANAM RIVERS AND SASTHAMKOTTA, ASHTAMUDI & VEMBANAD LAKES THROUGH CLEANING AND REMOVAL OF WASTES TERMS OF REFERENCE 1.1 Project Location: Meenachil, Periyar, Bharathapuzha, Kallayi & Valapattanam river basins and Sasthamkotta, Ashtamudi & Vembanad lakes (refer clause 1.6) 1.2 Rationale of the Project: To clean up and